Zimbabwe's Capital Declares State of Emergency Over Cholera
- Zimbabwe has declared a state of emergency in the capital Harare over a cholera outbreak, with dozens of deaths and over 7,000 suspected cases.
- The outbreak is spreading throughout the city, invoking memories of a deadly outbreak in 2008 that led to thousands of deaths and a paralysis of basic services.
- Lack of health workers and supplies to manage the cases and stop transmission is exacerbating the crisis.
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Zimbabwe declares state of emergency in Harare due to cholera outbreak - La Prensa Latina Media
Harare, Nov 16 (EFE).- The City Council of Harare, Zimbabwe, declared a state of emergency over a cholera outbreak that erupted in September, with at least thirteen confirmed deaths. Verified Municipal Health Service’s Director, Dr. Prosper Chonzi to EFE. Chonzi stated that “water scarcity is the main cause of the cholera outbreak in the city.” There are an estimated 1,000 suspected cases, with “122 confirmed cases in the capital”, which is home…
Zimbabwe capital city declares state of emergency as cholera cases increase
HARARE, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwe's capital city Harare has declared a state of emergency following rising cases of cholera which have seen the country recording 51 cholera-related deaths, while the number of suspected cholera-related deaths stood at 149 as of Thursday night. Read full story
Cholera is spreading more and more in the country. Authorities are struggling to quell the outbreak.
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